Lake St. Charles Retirement Community Costs & Pricing
At Lake St. Charles Retirement Community, residents benefit from competitively priced accommodations that stand out in comparison to both St. Charles County and the broader Missouri region. The monthly cost for a studio apartment is $2,445, significantly lower than the county average of $4,151 and the state average of $3,418. For those seeking more space, a one-bedroom unit is available at $2,940 - again, more economical than the county's $3,409 and Missouri's $3,349 benchmarks. Finally, two-bedroom apartments are priced at $3,530, which remains lower than the county's average of $4,185 while still being slightly above the state average of $3,675. Overall, Lake St. Charles offers attractive pricing that underscores its commitment to providing quality living arrangements for seniors within a supportive community environment.
Floor plans
Lake St. Charles Retirement Community
St. Charles County
Missouri
Studio
$2,445
$4,151
$3,418
1 Bedroom
$2,940
$3,409
$3,349
2 Bedrooms
$3,530
$4,185
$3,675
Overall Review of Lake St. Charles Retirement Community
common38 reviews mention this
Caring staff makes daily life easier
Residents and families consistently describe staff as caring, attentive, and responsive.
Across the reviews, families repeatedly point to staff warmth and responsiveness—people answering questions, helping with moves and daily needs, and keeping communication steady. Several residents or families describe the staff as respectful and like an extended family, including nursing staff in assisted living who provide updates. A few reviewers also mention the community’s ability to respond quickly in urgent moments and help during emergencies.
common17 reviews mention this
Activities keep residents socially engaged
Many reviews highlight a full schedule of activities and outings.
Residents describe having plenty to do, from daily programs and happy hour to group games and scheduled transportation. Multiple reviewers call out social benefits like meeting friends, staying involved, and not feeling isolated. The activity approach is also reflected in the community’s provided options, including live performances, cooking and stretching classes, day trips, and devotional activities.
common14 reviews mention this
Dining is a consistent plus
Dining comes up often, with residents praising both quality and variety.
Several reviews say the food is very good and offers choices, and some specifically mention good meals and a nice dining setting. Families also describe room service and daily variety, plus the way food fits into residents’ routines. At the same time, one reviewer says dining options weren’t fully explained during the tour paperwork and another notes food improvement was needed at the time of their experience.
differentiator4 reviews mention this
Value stands out compared to benchmarks
Pricing is a point of appeal, with reviewers citing cost as a reason they chose it.
A few reviewers explicitly mention price or value as part of their decision, alongside practical factors like location. This lines up with the community’s pricing positioning versus local and state benchmarks, which shows rates that sit well below those comparisons across unit types. One separate review still raises the idea that there are nicer places for less money, so value may depend on expectations.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Move-out billing feels harsh to some
One review questions how move-out rent was handled after a death.
A pair of reviews express disappointment with what they describe as rent being charged for a full notice period after a resident’s death. In that situation, the family felt the billing didn’t match the circumstances, even though they also acknowledged receiving help from the hospital. These complaints are distinct from day-to-day care praise and focus specifically on administration and accounting during transition.
common16 reviews mention this
Facilities feel clean and well kept
Multiple reviews describe the community as very clean and well maintained.
Reviewers frequently mention cleanliness, upkeep, and an organized, bright feel in the building. Some also point to specific maintenance and updates—like renovations to units and carpet or other improvements—supporting the impression that the facility is cared for. One review includes a negative note about lighting creating a dark feeling, but overall cleanliness and maintenance are a repeated theme.
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Features
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Pets
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Amenities
Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Bath tubs
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Devotional services off-site
Devotional services on-site
Full kitchen
Ground floor units
Handicap accessible
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Outdoor common areas
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Lambert-St Louis International (9 miles away)
Care Services
Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
Medication management
Dining
Gluten-free
Guest meals
Low / no sodium
No Sugar
Restaurant style dining
Room service
Vegan
Activities
Art classes
Cooking classes
Day trips and outings
Devotional activities offsite
Devotional activities on-site
Happy hour
Live dance or theater performances
Live musical performances
Live well programs
Stretching classes
Visiting chaplain or priest
Wine tasting
Nearby Places of Interest
This area of Saint Charles, Missouri offers a variety of amenities within close proximity, making it a convenient and bustling location for senior living. With multiple theaters, restaurants, pharmacies, parks, and places of worship nearby, residents have easy access to entertainment, dining options, medical services, outdoor spaces for recreation and spiritual fulfillment. Additionally, there are several hospitals and physicians' offices within a few miles radius providing quality healthcare services. Overall, this area provides a vibrant community atmosphere with plenty of resources to support a comfortable and enjoyable senior lifestyle.
Theaters
Marcus Theatres (0.3 miles)
AMC Streets Of St Charles 8 (1.8 miles)
Restaurants
White Castle (0.4 miles)
Gingham's Homestyle Restaurant (1.1 miles)
McDonald's (1.5 miles)
McDonald's (2 miles)
Nacho's Fresh Mex (2.1 miles)
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (2.2 miles)
Dave & Buster's (3 miles)
Parks
Vogt Brothers Park (0.8 miles)
Schaefer Park (1.7 miles)
Frontier Park (2.6 miles)
Creve Coeur Park (3.1 miles)
Blanchette Memorial Hall (3.5 miles)
Kwanis Park (4 miles)
Faust Park (6.4 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.9 miles)
Walgreens (1.3 miles)
Schnucks (1.6 miles)
Dierbergs (1.8 miles)
Walgreens (1.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
Schnucks (2.1 miles)
Physicians
Walsh, Martin Ssm Health Outpatient Center Veterans Memorial Parkway (1.5 miles)
Professional Building 1 (3.9 miles)
Advanced Bone & Joint formerly St Peters Bone & Joint (4.3 miles)
At Lake St. Charles Retirement Community, residents benefit from competitively priced accommodations that stand out in comparison to both St. Charles County and the broader Missouri region. The monthly cost for a studio apartment is $2,445, significantly lower than the county average of $4,151 and the state average of $3,418. For those seeking more space, a one-bedroom unit is available at $2,940 - again, more economical than the county's $3,409 and Missouri's $3,349 benchmarks. Finally, two-bedroom apartments are priced at $3,530, which remains lower than the county's average of $4,185 while still being slightly above the state average of $3,675. Overall, Lake St. Charles offers attractive pricing that underscores its commitment to providing quality living arrangements for seniors within a supportive community environment.
Lake St. Charles Retirement Community on seniors.fyi includes 6 photos including images showing exercise equipment, outdoors, garden, interior, dining, church, flag, tree, and more.
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Lake St. Charles Retirement Community photos
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Interior
Outdoors
Building
Dining
Garden
Exercise Equipment
Interior
Dining
Living Room and Kitchen
Building, Flag, Tree, and Church
Trees and Park
Garden and Outdoors
Exercise Equipment, Treadmill, and Fitness Room
Walkway
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Assisted Living
Independent Living
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Activities off-site
Air-conditioning
Bath tubs
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Devotional services off-site
Full kitchen
Ground floor units
Handicap accessible
Indoor common areas
Outdoor common areas
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Lambert-St Louis International (9 miles away)
Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
Medication management
Gluten-free
Art classes
Cooking classes
Day trips and outings
Happy hour
Live dance or theater performances
Live musical performances
Live well programs
Visiting chaplain or priest
Wine tasting
All-in-one CCRC with 24-hour care, fully furnished apartments, and easy access to amenities.
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